Term
| Antiarrhythmics (Circulatory System) |
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Definition
Med:Cardizem,Tiazac,Indreal
USE: Suppress cardiac arrhythmias and manages HTN |
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| Cardiac Glycosides (Circulatory) |
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Definition
Med: Digoxin and Lonoxin
USE: Increases force of contraction of the heart "CHF"/ Slows beating of heart "AF" |
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| Antihypertensives (Circulatory) |
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Definition
MED: Vasotec,Accupril,Clonadine
USE: To Lower the Blood Pressure |
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| Anticoagulants (Circulatory) |
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Definition
Med: Warfarin (coumadin)
USE: Blood Thinner, to prevent clot formation |
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Term
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Definition
MED: HCTZ (Hydrochlorothyazide),Dyazide,Lasix
USE: Water Pill, to decrease fluid in the body |
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| Vasodialators (Circulatory) |
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Definition
MED: Isordil,NTG,Nitrostat
USE: To dilate blood vessels and supress chest pain |
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Term
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Definition
MED: Crestor,Zocor,Lipitor
USE: to decrease cholesterol |
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| Antispasmodics (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Atrovent
To control or reduce spasms in the airway |
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Term
| Antihistamines (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Flonase,Allegra,Claritan,Zyrtec,Tavist
*Relief of allergies* |
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Term
| Antitussives (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Robitussin,DM
*For upper respiratory infections to decrease coughing* |
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Term
| Bronchodialators (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Theodur,Albuterol
*Opens airways* |
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Term
| Expectorants (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Tussin,Guabid LA
*Makes it easier to cough* |
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Term
| Decongestants (Respiratory) |
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Definition
Sudafed,Entex
*Reduces nasel congestions* |
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Term
| Cathartics/Laxatives (Digestive) |
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Definition
Biscodyl,Dulcolax,Lactulose,Senna
*To prevent constipation* |
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Definition
Phenergan
*Prevents vomiting,Controls nausea* |
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Term
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Definition
Ipecac Syrup
*To induce vomiting* |
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Term
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Definition
Mineral Oil
*Lubes the bowel* |
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Term
| Antidiarrheals (Digestive) |
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Definition
Lomotil,Imodium,Kaopectate
*To relive diarrea* |
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Term
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Definition
Prilosec,Pepcid,Zantac,Protonix,Prevacid
Nexium
*Treats Heartburn* |
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Term
| Stool Softners (Digestive) |
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Definition
Colace,Docusate Sodium
*Softens the stool* |
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Term
| Bulk Forming Laxatives (Digestive) |
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Definition
Benefiber,Fiberall,Metamucil,Fibercon
*Adds fiber to diet* |
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Term
| Bisphosphonates (Musculoskelatal) |
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Definition
Skelid,Fosamax,Actonel
*For Osteoporosis* |
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Term
| Sulfonamides/Sulfa Meds (Excretory) |
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Definition
TMP/SMX,Septra,Bactrim
*Treatment of UTI's* |
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Term
| Elec/Minerals (Excretory) |
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Definition
Klor-con,Klor-tab,Klor,K-tab
*Potassium supplement* |
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Term
| Relaxants (Muculoskelatal) |
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Definition
Flexeril
*Relief of acute musculosketal pain* |
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Term
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Definition
Vioxx,Celebrex,Feldene,Ibuprofen,Motrin,Advil,Naprosyn,Naproxin
*To treat arthritis* |
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Term
| Analgesics (Musculosketal) |
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Definition
Acetamenophen,Tylenol,Ultraset,Ultram
*Mild Pain* |
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Term
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Definition
Calamine,Caladryl,Benedryl
*Itching* |
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Term
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Definition
Vitamin C,Cranberry Tabs
*To increase the acid in the urine* |
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Term
| Topical Steroids (Endocrin) |
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Definition
Valisone,Cortaid,Lanacort
*For relief of inflamation of the skin* |
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Term
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Definition
Cipro,Keflex,Amoxicillen,Augmenten
Doxycycline,Levaquin
*Treatments of infection* |
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Term
| Opioid Analgesics (Musculosketal) |
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Definition
Tylenol 3,Roxicett,Percocet,Oxycotin
Vicodan,Duragesic,Hydrocodone,Darvocet,
Percodan,Morphine,MS Contin,Roxanol
*Strong Pain Pill* |
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Term
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Definition
Diabenese,Diabeta,Glucophage,Glucotrol
*Lowers Blood suger* |
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Term
| Thyroid Hormones (Endocrin) |
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Definition
Levothroid,Levoxyl,Synthroid,
*Helps Thyroid To Work* |
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Term
| Corticosteroid (Endocrin) |
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Definition
Azmacort,
*For Asthma/Antinflamatory* |
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Term
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Definition
Prednisone
*For COPD/Inflamation in breathing tubes* |
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Term
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Definition
Resperdal,Seroquel,Zyprexa
*Conforts Hurtful Behavior* |
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Term
| Antidepressants (Nervous) |
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Definition
Celexa,Paxil,Effexor,Wellbutrin,Zoloft
Prozac,Remeron,Lexapro
*For Depression* |
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Term
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Definition
Ambien,Restoril,Dalamane
*Sleeping Pill* |
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Term
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Definition
Ativan,Xanax
*For Anxiety* |
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Term
| Anticholinergics (Nervous) |
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Definition
Ditropan
*For Bladder Control* |
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Term
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Definition
Namenda,Aricept,Reminyl,Elexon,Cognex
*Treatment Of Alz* |
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Term
| Anticonvulsants (Nervous) |
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Definition
Dilantin,Depakote,Neurontion,Tegrotal
*To Treat Seizures* |
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Term
| Antiparkinsonions (Nervous) |
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Definition
Sinemet,Requip
*To Treat Parkinsons* |
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Term
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Definition
Acetaminophen,Tylenol
*For Fever* |
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Definition
Vitamin B-12/Cyanocobalamin
*For Anemia* |
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